San Juan Travel Guide
Quito
Popular places to visit
Monument to the Equator
Stand with one foot in each hemisphere at this monument to the site where the equator is marked, then spend time in the accompanying planetarium and museum.
Parque La Carolina
Parque La Carolina is just one of the places to see in Quito, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Make time for the shops and local tours in this culturally rich area.
La Mariscal Craft Market
From Panama hats and wood carvings to musical instruments and hand-knitted items, this vibrant market offers a wide range of Ecuadorian souvenirs and crafts.
Foch Square
Join Quito’s pulsating nightlife, attend free concerts and shop at an artisanal craft fair at this square in the heart of Quito’s Mariscal district.
TelefériQo Base Station
Travel through the clouds to the slopes of an active volcano to enjoy spectacular views of Quito’s city center, the surrounding countryside and Andes mountain range.
Independence Square
Rows of stately colonial buildings and a 16th-century cathedral surround this historic civic square on the site where Quito’s Old Town made its humble beginnings.
Top hotels in San Juan
Wyndham Quito Airport
The friendly, kind staff were wonderful!!!! We are traveling from Canada and EVERYONE made us feel comfortable.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Quito Airport by IHG
The staff is very friendly and hopefully. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was amazing! Great variety and very tasty food. They even have a detox fruit juice bar. It is located close to the airport and has free shuttles. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
ibis Quito
The location of the property is ideal for tourists. Central location close to many attractions in Quito.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Le Parc Hotel, Beyond Stars
Staff was very welcoming and had the best experience. Highly recommended.
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
JW Marriott Quito
The facility in total is exceptionally nice and inviting and open, and well laid out, the list goes on and on! The service by the staff is very friendly and helpful. It was the prefect place to start and end a trip to the Galapagos.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
NH Collection Quito Royal
Recomendable por su ubicaci ón limpieza atención
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Juan
Quito Historic Center
Churches, museums and shopping are just a few things travellers like about Quito Historic Center. Sights like Independence Square and Catedral Metropolitana de Quito are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Quito area at San Francisco Station.
Centro Histórico
While you're in Centro Histórico, take in top sights like Calle La Ronda and jump on the metro at San Francisco Station to see more of the city.
La Mariscal
La Mariscal is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Foch Square and La Mariscal Craft Market while in the area.
La Tola
While visiting La Tola, you might make a stop by sights like Nayon Xtreme Valley and Quijos River.
Mariana de Jesus
Though Mariana de Jesus may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like El Jardin Mall and Foch Square.
La Floresta
La Floresta is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Abya Yala Museum and Trude Sojka Cultural House.
San Juan Travel Guide
- Quicentro Sur Mall
- Monument to the Equator
- Quicentro Shopping
- Foch Square
- Independence Square
- Catedral Metropolitana de Quito
- El Panecillo
- Basilica of the National Vow
- House of Ecuadorian Culture
- St. Francis Catholic Church
- Calle La Ronda
- Pululahua Geobotanical Reserve
- Central University of Ecuador
- Paseo San Francisco
- Church of the Society of Jesus
